Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
3A76D5
RGB
58, 118, 213
HSL
217, 65%, 53%
HSB
217, 73%, 84%
CMYK
73, 45, 0, 16
LAB
49, 5, -56
LCH
49, 56, 276
OKLCH
0.58, 0.16, 259
XYZ
20, 19, 65
LUV
49, -22, -84
HWB
217, 23%, 16%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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